Atty. Chad A. Swanson

Atty. Chad A. Swanson

Chad A. Swanson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, defective and dangerous products, car accidents and 5 other areas of law.

Waterloo Waterloo 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Chad A. Swanson at a glance

Chad A. Swanson is an Equity Partner based in Waterloo, Iowa, practicing at Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. Distri (1997), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (2008), and Arizona (2020). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1994) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Black Hawk County and Iowa State Bar Associations Iowa Association for Justice (Board of Governors) American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Waterloo, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chad A. Swanson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, defective and dangerous products, car accidents and 5 other areas of law
  • Chad received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Chad practices at Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C. in Waterloo, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Chad A. Swanson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chad A. Swanson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Chad A. Swanson is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Iowa →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Chad A. Swanson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Chad A. Swanson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Chad A. Swanson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →

Product Liability

Chad A. Swanson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waterloo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chad A. Swanson

Where is Chad A. Swanson's law office located?
Chad A. Swanson's law practice is located in Waterloo, Iowa. The firm is Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chad A. Swanson handle?
Chad A. Swanson focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Chad A. Swanson practiced law?
Chad A. Swanson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Chad A. Swanson go to law school?
Chad A. Swanson earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Chad A. Swanson for a consultation?
You can contact Chad A. Swanson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Chad A. Swanson received?
Chad A. Swanson's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1994
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1992

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. Distri
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 2008
Arizona
Admitted: 2020

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